Emergency crews bring man to shore after hours on frozen Dartmouth lake

Halifax police and fire were called to Lake Banook in Dartmouth, N.S. after reports of a man on the ice dressed in only a t-shirt, shorts, and no shoes.

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Mariupol fighters in Russian hands; both sides claim wins

Hundreds of Ukrainian fighters, including wounded men carried out on stretchers, left the vast steel plant in Mariupol where they mounted a dogged last stand and turned themselves over to Russian hands, signalling the beginning of the end of a siege that became a symbol of Ukraine's resistance to Moscow's invasion.

In this photo taken from video released by the Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, Ukrainian servicemen carry a wounded comrade as they are being evacuated from the besieged Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol, Ukraine. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP)

Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner carjacked at gunpoint outside Toronto movie theatre

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner was the victim of an armed carjacking outside a movie theatre in Etobicoke on Monday night, the club confirmed on Tuesday.

Warrant issued for suspect in crash that killed Calgary mother of 5

Calgary police said in a statement issued Monday they have identified a suspect wanted in an incident that resulted in the death of a Calgary mother of five.

Prince Charles and Camilla kick off three-day Canadian tour, PM says reconciliation will be part of visit

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says reconciliation will form part of the discussions Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, engage in during their visit to Canada. Trudeau is in Newfoundland and Labrador today where he will join Gov. Gen. Mary Simon in welcoming the royal couple to Canada for a three-day visit.

Queen makes surprise appearance to mark new London subway line

Queen Elizabeth II made a surprise visit Tuesday to a train station in central London to see a newly completed subway line named in her honour. The 96-year-old monarch, who has reduced most of her public engagements, appeared Tuesday at Paddington Station.

Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner carjacked at gunpoint outside Toronto movie theatre

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner was the victim of an armed carjacking outside a movie theatre in Etobicoke on Monday night, the club confirmed on Tuesday.
Ontario reports 11 new COVID-19 deaths as hospitalization, ICU admissions tick up

Ontario health officials are reporting 11 new COVID-19 deaths as hospitalization and intensive care unit admissions increased day-over-day.
Top 6 moments from the 2022 Ontario election debate

Ontario’s four main party leaders were relatively civil as they sparred at Monday night’s televised election debate in Toronto.

Calgary

Fire breaks out at home in Thorncliffe

Emergency crews extinguished a house fire on Simons Crescent N.W. Tuesday morning and an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the blaze.
Warrant issued for suspect in crash that killed Calgary mother of 5

Calgary police said in a statement issued Monday they have identified a suspect wanted in an incident that resulted in the death of a Calgary mother of five.
WEATHER
WEATHER | Calgary milder, chance of thundershowers tonight

Less rainy for Wednesday's night Battle of Alberta viewing party in the Red Lot.

Montreal

Quebec English-speakers have higher unemployment, lower income than French-speakers: study

Who are Quebec's English-speakers in 2022, anyway? A new study shows they're young, extremely ethnically diverse -- and are struggling in the workforce, with higher unemployment and lower income than French-speakers.
Apartment hunting: What can you get for $1,450 in Montreal?

As moving season approaches, the ongoing housing crisis is on the minds of many Montrealers seeking a new place to live.
New mural remembers Fredy Villanueva, killed by a Montreal police officer

A new mural depicting Fredy Villanueva, who was killed by a Montreal police officer in 2008, has been unveiled.

Edmonton

WEATHER
WEATHER | Josh Classen's forecast: Cooler days with occasional showers

Teen temperatures are here for a couple days (after back-to-back 20s in Edmonton).
Average price of gas in Canada tops $2 a litre for first time

Gasoline prices are showing no signs of letting up as the average price in Canada tops $2 a litre for the first time. Natural Resources Canada says the average price across the country for regular gasoline hit $2.06 per litre on Monday for an all-time high.
Alta. man pleads guilty to 1st-degree murder in deaths of woman, toddler

The Alberta man accused of first-degree murder in the deaths of a 24-year-old woman and her 16-month-old child is due in court on Monday.

Northern Ontario

Highway 11 closed in South River

Traffic has come to a stand still on Highway 11 south of North Bay on Tuesday morning after a transport rolled over on its side, police say.
Highway 69 crash caused by driver falling asleep, charges laid

A 24-year-old driver has been charged after falling asleep at the wheel and crashing into guardrails on Highway 69 in the French River area, police say.
Kenora, Ont., residents told to watch for possible flooding amid rising water levels

Residents in Kenora, Ont., were told to watch for the possibility of more flooding on Monday as water levels were projected to rise in the northwestern Ontario city that issued an evacuation order for certain areas last week.

London

Second person charged after shots fire in east London, Ont. neighbourhood

A second person has been charged after shots were fired in an east London, Ont. neighbourhood last Wednesday, according to police.
Mitch Marner had his Range Rover stolen at gunpoint in Etobicoke

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner was the victim of an armed carjacking outside a movie theatre in Etobicoke.
Tributes pour in for victim of Grand Bend altercation

“He did not have a bad bone in his body.” That’s what Gaetano Pelliteri said Monday in a letter to CTV News about his best friend, Zachary Hartman, 27, who passed away over the weekend.

Winnipeg

Amid flooding issues, Manitoba could see another 20 to 50 mm of rain this week

Southern Manitoba could be hit with another 20 to 50 millimetres of rain over the next few days.
Sex workers in Manitoba concerned over proposed legislation bringing changes to hotels

Sex workers in Manitoba are raising concerns about a proposed law aimed at cracking down on human traffickers who use short-term rentals, saying the move could make things less safe for them.
Prince Charles to come face to face with 'woolly doppelganger' on royal tour

Prince Charles will be introduced to a life-size, hand-needle-felted bust of his own visage as he meets with Canadian wool enthusiasts in St. John's, N.L., at one of the first stops on his three-day cross-country tour alongside his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall.

Ottawa

Prince Charles and Camilla kick off three-day Canadian tour, PM says reconciliation will be part of visit

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says reconciliation will form part of the discussions Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, engage in during their visit to Canada. Trudeau is in Newfoundland and Labrador today where he will join Gov. Gen. Mary Simon in welcoming the royal couple to Canada for a three-day visit.
NEW THIS MORNING
NEW THIS MORNING | Hog's Back Swing Bridge closing for two days of maintenance

The National Capital Commission is closing the Hog’s Back Swing Bridge for two days starting tonight to conduct 'further maintenance on the bridge closing system.'
Where to watch today's Ontario election announcements

All four leaders of Ontario’s major political parties squared off in the first and only televised debate Monday night. Now, they're back on the campaign trail, making stops across the province to secure votes ahead of the June 2 election.

Saskatoon

Rising fuel costs a challenge in search for missing Sask. boy

The rising cost of fuel is complicating the nearly month-long search for a missing Saskatchewan boy continues.
Sask. doctor says he lost sleep over decision to take Ontario job

Saskatoon intensive care physician Dr. Hassan Masri says he has taken a leadership role in Ontario.
Where most police street checks happen in Saskatoon

Saskatoon Police Service says all of the 189 contact interviews conducted by its officers last year complied with policy.

Vancouver

'It's challenging': Surrey home destroyed in early morning fire

A Surrey home was destroyed after an early morning fire on 100 Avenue near 174A Street.
Should transit be free in B.C. while gas prices soar? Green leader calls for relief

The BC Greens are calling on the provincial NDP to make public transit free for the next four months as gas prices hit an all-time high and the costs of living continue to increase.
'Devastating': Vancouver dad's tweet about son's empty birthday party strikes nerve

A Vancouver dad whose son is on the autism spectrum took to social media to share how painful it was to see only one classmate at his birthday party. Now, he's receiving a flood of support that he hopes marks the start of an important conversation.

Regina

Sask. doctor says he lost sleep over decision to take Ontario job

Saskatoon intensive care physician Dr. Hassan Masri says he has taken a leadership role in Ontario.
#JustCurious Why do petition presentations in government begin with a 'prayer'

Petitions are common. Perhaps you’ve signed a few along the way. They’re presented on a nearly daily basis during a sitting of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly by Members.
Pressure mounts as CFL enters second day of work stoppage

The wind blowing against the uprights was the only action at Griffths Field in Saskatoon Monday morning as the league enters day two of the work stoppage.

Vancouver Island

Death metal band with drummer from Oak Bay, B.C., wins Juno award

"Death metal is just about as far away from Oak Bay as you can get," says the drummer for Archspire, who's from the island and is celebrating the band's 2022 Juno award win.
Victoria police arrest youths amid weekend crackdown in downtown core

Victoria police say they arrested six youths on Friday night and two on Saturday amid a crackdown in the city's downtown core.
Canadian WWII flying ace 'Stocky' Edwards dies

One of Canada's most successful Second World War flying aces, James "Stocky" Edwards of Comox, B.C., has died at the age of 100.